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I will be replacing a few “Drivecam” vehicle recording devices. I did not realize there were so many cameras to choose from for vehicle/operator recording. I no longer wish to use the “Drivecam”…Continue

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This is the second year for our EMS Day. Attendance by the public last year was low. Limited budget and can't get enough media interest, matter fact the regional news print was at the event all day…"

I will be replacing a few “Drivecam” vehicle recording devices. I did not realize there were so many cameras to choose from for vehicle/operator recording. I no longer wish to use the “Drivecam” company and wanted to know if anyone was using a different brand and their thoughts on the equipment. Particularly interested in video and audio recording, as well as two views, windshield and operator. Thanks,EdSee More

"NTOA has a published position on tactical EMS. NAEMSP has a position on tactical EMS.
I suppose if the county controls the licensing of the radio station they can control the use. I would assume the county is a cooridinator and not controller of…"

"At our agency EMS and LEO work off of the 800mhz frequency so we had dispatch program the EMS radios to the necessary freq. We also have a firefighter assigned to the team and he borrows a radio for training and call outs. Have you thought about…"

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Get a spare radio off the Police. Use this until you and the Tac Team bosses convince the powers that be to change the way things are done - especially given that it is an Occupational Health and Safety concern. Duty of Care? Maybe someone dies…"

"This is one that your tactical team leader needs to resolve for you. You are operating as prt of a law enforcement unit and proper communications are a necessity. Maybe the cops need to give you one of their radios.
Our TEMS medics always carry two…"

This past year two paramedics have been added to our local police tactical unit. The medics have been well received and are considered a vital member of the team by the officers. The medics train regularly with the team. Unfortunately, there is one critical issue that is creating a serious concern to me and my medics,. The medics only have one radio channel to operate on to communicate to the other team members and uniformed officers. This channel is an abscure channel that is not used on…See More

"I conclude that the assessment or the conformation that the patent is dead is a part of why these types of mistakes occur, but as Ducan noted situations can lead a paramedic to make hasty conclusion. In fact from my own experience I find that…"